Scope
Description
The Adult Social Care Division at East Sussex County Council have awarded a new contract to a care provider for the provision of care and support services at 508 Seaside Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex, which is an established supported housing scheme. This scheme is part of the East Sussex County Council (ESCC) Adult Social Care (ASC) supported housing and bedded care programme. It houses people with physical disabilities and is also one of three schemes developed to support people with mental health support needs.
The contractual service commencement date and the commencement of the Initial Contract Period is 1st October 2025.
Contract 1. Care and Support provision to adults at 508 Seaside, Eastbourne
Supplier
Contract value
- £4,466,791 excluding VAT
- £5,583,489 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
15 October 2025
Contract dates
- 15 October 2025 to 1 October 2030
- Possible extension to 1 October 2032
- 6 years, 11 months, 18 days
Description of possible extension:
The terms of the contract allows for a permitted contract period extension of up to twenty four (24) months at the Council's discretion, following the initial contract period.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
Contract locations
- UKJ22 - East Sussex CC
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Supplier
CARE SANTE KENT LIMITED
- Companies House: 04931485
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXJZ-6565-YLVD
Unit 7, The Village, Maisies Way
South Normanton, Alfreton
De55 2DS
United Kingdom
Email: tenders@caresante.co.uk
Region: UKF12 - East Derbyshire
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. Care and Support provision to adults at 508 Seaside, Eastbourne
Contracting authority
East Sussex County Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXGX-2145-PRQJ
County Hall, St Anne's Crescent
Lewes
BN7 1UE
United Kingdom
Email: debby.rowley@eastsussex.gov.uk
Website: https://www.eastsussex.gov.uk
Region: UKJ22 - East Sussex CC
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government